FIBRE OPTIC INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN
Applications are invited for the above mentioned position to be based in Worcester
This person will report to the Installation Manager.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Fibre Optic Installation Technician’s main duty will be to install and repair fibre optic cables. This will include cable runs, crimping and configuration of equipment
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing and leading installations, troubleshooting, and maintaining all fibre optic systems in businesses, homes, schools, and other organizations to ensure that they are working properly
- Measuring the signal strength of television, telephone and internet connections to ensure that there is adequate performance
- Creating sensors and performing inspections to make sure that the fibre optic systems do not have defects that could undermine performance
- Conducting regular inspections of the systems with the aim of locating and repairing any defects detected during the inspections
- Run fibre optic cables underground or underwater and perform premises cabling
- May be required to climb telephone poles and crawl in small spaces for installation purposes
- Determining solutions to any problems and issues that are preventing the fibre optic systems from performing optimally
- Constructing a proper slice case as well as preparing and maintaining records, diagrams and schematics relating to the splice case
- Work overtime, weekends, or on emergency call outs as required
- Splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of fibre sites and links
- Documenting and reporting on work completed
- Maintaining project and safety documentation
- Inspecting fibre routes and hub sites as preventative maintenance
- Ensuring all attended sites are clearly labelled
- Allocating faults and mobilizing resources within minimal time to counter fault
- Restoring links quickly and effectively
The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
- Approximately 3 – 4 years’ experience in fibre installation or large fibre project deployment
- Excellent communication skills – verbal & written
- Excellent leadership and presentation skills
- Customer service skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management skills and able to work under pressure
- Team player
Qualifications and Experience
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Driver’s license with a clean driving record
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Fibre Optic splicing experience (preference given to those with additional experience or FTTx project experience)
- Previous experience testing for improved experience
- Experience using FO troubleshooting tools (i.e. OTDR, Mass Fusion Splicing, etc.)
Desired Skills:
- Splicing
- Install
- OTDR
- Fusion Cables
- Repair
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years